Athlete of the Month, December 2016 – Alix Gregoraschuk

Why CrossFit?
I like CrossFit because it challenges me everyday and pushes me beyond what I ever thought I could be capable of doing. I love the community aspect of CrossFit, especially here at RCR. The friends I have met here have become a huge part of my life both in and outside the gym, they are a big support and one of the reasons I come to class everyday.

Biggest Achievement since having started CrossFit?
Since starting CrossFit, my biggest achievement has been my lifestyle change. I have gone from working out only a couple times a year to going to class 4-5 times a week. I have been able to keep a healthy diet by focusing on paleo meals and because of this I have achieved a more healthy lifestyle. I also never thought I would be able to lift heavy weight and being able to consistently hit PR’s, especially in this past strength cycle, is a new accomplishment everyday.

How did you get started into CrossFit?
I first started CrossFit in January 2016 when I signed up for the New You Challenge. My brother has been doing CrossFit for years and had been encouraging me to get into it. I was looking to try something new and change my lifestyle, so when the opportunity to do the challenge came up I jumped at the chance and haven’t looked back since.